3 Squares
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2019
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Inspectors have visited 3 Squares four times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at 3 Squares is from Jun 11, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 3 Squares trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * ?CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 59.7F, QUINOA 43.9F, BRISKETS 44.2F, PORK 44.1F, CHICKEN 43.9F, SAUSAGE 46.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $144.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED A KITCHEN EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR NET OR HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
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May 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM COMMON AREA AND INSIDE STALL. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET FOR THE HOT WATER AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2018
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 1 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY, REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN, NOT POSTED. MUST POST ADVISORY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: P-TRAP FOR HOOD GREASE RUN-OFF ABOVE COOKING LINE. MUST INSTALL CATCH PAN....NOTED MISSING LID AT THE ICE BIN OF THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR THE ICE BIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING COVING AT WALL BASES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE AND BEHIND PREP LINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WALLS AT THE MENS' BATHROOM COMMON AREA AND INSIDE SOME STALLS. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH WALLS AND WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ACOUSTIC TYPE CEILING TILES INSTALLED IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER AT THE RINSE SINK BY THE DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Squares last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Squares on file is from Jun 11, 2019. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Squares?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Squares.
Has 3 Squares' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Squares have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Squares means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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